EXETER — The Seacoast Artists Association is having an arts and crafts yard sale at the Gallery on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The proceeds will go to the Scholarship fund to help area high school seniors pursuing a career in the arts. The Gallery is located at 225 Water St. in Exeter. Call 778-8856 or email gallery@seacoastartist.org. For directions, visit www.seacoastartist.org.

KITTERY -- Robert’s Maine Grill, on Rte. 1 in Kittery, Maine, will host another “Community Supper” on Wednesday, February 20, to benefit Caring Unlimited, York County, Maine’s Domestic Violence Resource Center. A special, three course dinner menu will be offered for just $14 per person, with proceeds support Caring Unlimited’s programs and services. The Community Supper begins at 4pm both nights, and reservations are strongly recommended. For directions, to view the menu or make reservations, visit: www.robertsmainegrill.com.

BERWICK -- The Berwick American Legion announces a Cash for Gold Fund Raiser. On Saturday, February 23 from 9am to 6pm and Sunday, February 24 from 10am to 3pm bring in your gold and silver jewelry and coins in any condition and walk out with Cash. Proceeds to benefit the Legion and it’s associated charities and the Berwick Community. Produced by Absolute Precious Metals, call for info 603-279-0607.

PORTSMOUTH -- In honor of Rotary International’s World Peace and Understanding Day, volunteers from the Portsmouth Rotary Club are holding a Family Food Drive on Saturday, February 23 from 10am-2pm in partnership with Shaw’s Supermarket, Woodbury Avenue, Portsmouth. Come out to Shaw’s and donate cash, non-perishable goods, and hygiene items to benefit the Salvation Army, Seacoast Family Food Pantry, and Cross Roads House, all in Portsmouth. All cash donations will be used by agencies to purchase food directly from the New Hampshire Food Bank. Donations may also be sent to Portsmouth Rotary Club, PO Box 905 Portsmouth, NH 03801.

FARMINGTON -- Snowflake Dance for Special Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 23, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Farmington Parks and Recreation, Main St., Farmington; Venture Crew 55 is hosting a Snowflake dance to help raise funds for the special Olympics team. $3 Tickets at the door. Susan Dooley, 603-473-8919, momma_dooley@yahoo.com.

EXETER -- Exeter Fine Crafts is pleased to promote the Ioka’s Theater’s restoration project, the Ioka Century Campaign. Seeking to renovate and re-open the historic movie house, the Exeter Theater Company, a non-profit group, hopes to transform the dormant landmark into a thriving center for arts and culture.

Built in 1915, the Ioka underwent its first and last major restoration in 1936. Starting in the sixties, various owners and differing public trends led to the Ioka’s slow decline. In the nineties, attempts to revitalize the theater fell through and the Ioka remained in a state of flux. After the theater occupancy permit was revoked in 2008, the Exeter Theater Company was formed and attempted to purchase the aging theater with no success. In December 2011, the property went into foreclosure and the Ioka was auctioned. In 2012, the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance named the Ioka one of its “Seven to Save.”

As a sister non-profit arts organization, Exeter Fine Crafts recognizes the importance of a flourishing art community in Exeter. Echoing our spirit of innovation and creative thinking, the Exeter Theater Company hopes to raise enough money by March 31st to fully restore the Ioka and establish a wide range of theater and community art programs.

We invite you on Friday, March 1st between 6 and 8 pm to celebrate the Ioka and its place in our community. Dine on a selection of hors d’oeuvres while listening to members of the Exeter Theater Company discuss their exciting plans for the Ioka’s future! A percentage of the evening’s sales will go towards the Ioka Century Campaign. Exeter Fine Crafts is located at 61 Water Street in downtown Exeter. Stop by Monday through Saturday 10-5:30, or Sunday 12-4. Call (603) 778-8282 for more information.

BERWICK — T-shirts are available to order to help support Ryan Menter in his fight against brain cancer. Ryan, a Berwick boy age 8, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2005 and is now blind.

A charity called Cops for Kids with Cancer is making a difference. Berwick police recently helped the Menter family with additional fundraising. The back of the T-shirts says, “I wear grey for the hero in my life. Ryan. Brain Cancer Awareness.” The front says, “Fight Like Ryan - Friends of Ryan Menter. Hope Love Cure.”

We would like to place the T- shirt order in about two weeks. Once the order is placed it will take about two weeks to come in. Cost of shirts range from youth sizes $15, adults up to extra large $20, 2x-6x additional cost, with a good portion of the proceeds going directly to the “Friends of Ryan Menter” account set up to help pay for Ryan’s medical expenses.

Please email your order including number of shirts, sizes, name and email address to: Kathy Sheedy at jksheedy@yahoo.com

BARRINGTON -- Women’s Club is hosting a “Dress for the Moment” Fashion Show Scholarship Fundraiser on April 7, at Rochester Country Club. Doors open at 11:30 am to 4 pm. Fashions are from Top Draw Lingerie, Jones New York, and Solsistar. Tickets are $40.00 which includes lunch, desert, music and entertainment by Joy of Dance, great prizes, 3 free door prize tickets along with the newest of fashions. Call Meri now at 603 905-9320 or go to bwcfashionshow@gmail.com for tickets before they run out.